Cough Syrup
Young the Giant
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Life's too short to even care at all oh I'm losing my mind losing my mind losing control These fishes in the sea they're staring at me oh oh oh oh oh oh A wet world aches for a beat of a drum, oh If I could find a way to see this straight, I'd run away To some fortune that I, I should have found by now I'm waiting for this cough syrup to come down, come down Life's too short to even care at all oh I'm coming up now coming up now out of the blue oh These zombies in the park they're looking for my heart oh oh oh oh A dark world aches for a splash of the sun oh oh If I could find a way to see this straight, I'd run away To some fortune that I, I should have found by now And so I run to the things they said could restore me Restore life the way it should be I'm waiting for this cough syrup to come down Life's too short to even care at all oh I'm losing my mind losing my mind losing control If I could find a way to see this straight, I'd run away To some fortune that I, I should have found by now And so I run to the things they said could restore me Restore life the way it should be I'm waiting for this cough syrup to come down One more spoon of cough syrup now whoa One more spoon of cough syrup now whoa
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Written by: Ehson Hashemian, Eric Cannata, Francois Comtois, Sameer Gadhia, Jacob Tilly
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Band History"Cough Syrup" is a song by American rock band Young the Giant. The band is composed of Sameer Gadhia on lead vocals, Jacob Tilley on guitar, Payam Doostzadeh on bass, Francois Comtois on drums, and Eric Cannata on guitar.
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Original ReleaseThe song "Cough Syrup" was originally accessible as part of the band's 'Shake My Hand' EP, which they released when they were still known as "The Jakes" in 2008.
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Album InclusionThe song was again released on Young the Giant's eponymous debut album in 2010. Its official release date was 21 June 2011 as the album's second single.
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Billboard Charts"Cough Syrup" reached number 3 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 2 on the Billboard Rock songs chart.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Cough Syrup" was released on June 21, 2011, directed by Petro. It notably features a synchronized swimmer drowning in a pool, symbolizing a struggle and subsequent surrender to a suffocating environment.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its fusion of indie rock and alternative rock genres. Its melodies are melancholy with a hook-laden chorus, and Gadhia's vocals further contributed to its unique appeal.
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Live Performances"Cough Syrup" was performed by Young the Giant on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2011, receiving positive feedback.
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Pop CultureThe success of "Cough Syrup" led to its feature in several television shows and movies, including episodes of "Glee," "The Vampire Diaries," and the film "It's Kind Of A Funny Story."
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics have been interpreted as expressing a struggle to break free from the monotony of life and pursue individual passion and creativity.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, which includes a notable rendition by Melanie Martinez, a participant of The Voice, during the third season.
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International Success"Cough Syrup" also achieved international success, charting within the top 50 in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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